We review the current known pathophysiology of post-craniotomy headaches and present a hypothesis suggesting a greater recognition of the potential contribution of neuroma formation in areas of scars tissue to contribute to this kind of headache. (scielo.br)

This study proposes to analyze the cranial remodeling achieved through the use of a dynamic craniotomy, without detachment of the dura mater in cranial deformities caused by craniosynostosis. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Craniotomy is distinguished from craniectomy (in which the skull flap is not immediately replaced, allowing the brain to swell, thus reducing intracranial pressure) and from trepanation, the creation of a burr hole through the cranium in to the dura mater. (wikipedia.org)

The present invention is a fenestrated craniotomy drape including a main sheet, translucent anesthesia side screens, a gusset forming the corners of the anterior edges of the drape, a run-off collection pouch whose back side is pressed flat and affixed to the drape, with a back side fenestration surrounding. (google.com)

3. The craniotomy drape of claim 2 , further comprising an absorbent sheet layered on top of the main sheet, said absorbent sheet includes a fenestration incident to the fenestration of the main sheet. (google.com)

4. The craniotomy drape of claim 3 , further comprising an incise sheet between the main sheet and the absorbent sheet, wherein the incise sheet has an adhesive side, and further comprising a releasable layer on the adhesive side of the incise sheet. (google.com)

5. The craniotomy drape of claim 3 , further comprising a fenestrated run-off pouch affixed to the absorbent sheet, with a back-side fenestration surrounding the fenestration of the main sheet, and a front-side fenestration. (google.com)

6. The craniotomy drape of claim 5 , wherein the run-off pouch includes a drain port, a solids screen, and a ductile material near the edge of the front-side fenestration. (google.com)

Objective: To compare the incidence of chronic pain at 3 months among adults undergoing craniotomy between those received two different doses of pregabalin and those receiving placebo. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Craniotomies are often critical operations, performed on patients who are suffering from brain lesions or traumatic brain injury (TBI), and can also allow doctors to surgically implant deep brain stimulators for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cerebellar tremor. (wikipedia.org)

This gave him the idea that he could treat even the larger inoperable tumors safely with LITT if he combined it with a very small craniotomy (a small opening in the head) which would allow him to "suck out" the cooked tumor to prevent swelling. (eurekalert.org)

The craniotomy begins with a surgeon removing an area of the skull over the tumor and cutting into the meninges, the membranes that protect the brain. (wikipedia.org)

We can conclude that during an acute craniotomy in SHI pts, PetCO2 does not reflect accurately PaCO2 and the monitoring of adequacy of ventilation should be based on repeated or continuous measurements of an arterial PCO2. (biomedsearch.com)

It is defined by the current International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-II) as a headache of variable intensity, most severe near the site of craniotomy motivated by non-traumatic reasons. (scielo.br)

Before the operation, the patient will have undergone diagnostic procedures such as computed tomography scans (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to determine the underlying problem that required the craniotomy and to get a better look at the brain's structure. (thefreedictionary.com)

Some craniotomy procedures may utilize the guidance of computers and imaging (magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] or computerized tomography [CT] scans) to reach the precise location within the brain that is to be treated. (nyhq.org)

In general, a craniotomy will be preceded by an MRI scan which provides an image of the brain that the surgeon uses to plan the precise location for bone removal and the appropriate angle of access to the relevant brain areas. (wikipedia.org)